Tools of the Trade Scholarship

Scholarship Information

The Tools of the Trade Scholarship is awarded for the purchase of program required tools, uniforms, equipment, and or/supplies to a currently enrolled part‐time or full‐time student in good academic standing. The amount to be awarded is up to $500.

The scholarship funds will be paid through reimbursement (with proof of purchase) or directly to an approved equipment vendor on behalf of the student.

About CMAA South Atlantic Chapter (SAC) Scholarships

The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter is an organization dedicated to leading the growth and acceptance of professions in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry that can add significant value to the entire design and construction process, from conception to ongoing operation. To promote CMAA’s objectives, the South Atlantic Chapter is offering academic scholarships to full‐time students pursuing a related degree to architecture, engineering, or construction management. The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter, awards these scholarships to qualified students to help them defray the costs of pursuing a degree in one of these disciplines.

APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 14, 2018

The CMAA‐SAC Scholarship Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion or national origin in the awarding of scholarship grants.

Helpful Hints

All sections of the application must be completed in full and submitted electronically. An application submitted missing any of the sections and without a signature will be disqualified from consideration.

The response to the essay must be typed. Be sure to check spelling and grammar carefully. Please remember that your application will be scanned and disseminated to the selection committee electronically; presentation is important.

The subject line of your email when submitting should include your last name and school name. Please submit one email with all completed sections of the application, preferably in one PDF document.

Please keep a copy of your complete application package and request proof of electronic delivery. The returned proof of delivery will serve as verification that your application has been received. No additional notification will be provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicant must be enrolled in a TCSG certificate, diploma, or degree program that publishes a required list of tools, uniforms, equipment and/or supplies necessary for completion of the program. This scholarship does not cover textbooks, office supplies, etc.)

Applicant must be admitted to or enrolled in a TCSG institution at the time of funding award in one of the following program areas: Air Conditioning Technology, Building and Facilities Maintenance, Cabinetry, Carpentry, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Drafting/GIS, Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Electronics and Telecommunications, Environmental Engineering Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Masonry, Plumbing, or Welding.

Applicant must be a Georgia resident.

Applicant must submit a completed application with attachments.

REVIEW PROCESS

The CMAA‐SAC Scholarship Foundation Members will review all complete applications and make recommendations of Scholarship Recipients. Notification will be by May 25, 2018 and funds can be applied to the Fall Semester.

The scholarship recipients will be strongly encouraged to attend the CMAA‐SAC Annual Project Achievement Awards Gala on June 12, 2018. Scholarship checks will be handed over to the students at the Awards Gala and it will also provide an opportunity for winners to interact with members of the AEC community.

SELECTION CRITERIA

academic performance: 40%

quality of essay on future and scholarship interest: 30%

recommendation of college faculty (or other academia recommendation): 20%

extracurricular activities: 10%

NOTE:Incomplete applications will not be considered by CMAA SAC. The application and all associated attachments must be submitted electronically. Hard copies of transcripts, essays and recommendations must be scanned and sent electronically. Hard copy applications and attachments will not be considered.